Beach Side and Ocean Front Venue Options
Southernmost Beach Resort

- PROS – Full resort services (not just a towel at the pool) – Immaculately kept, including gardens, various photo opportunities for couple – Great photo locations for family & bridal party formals – Most private beach and reception area, hands down!
- CONS – Must be a beach reception (no ballroom back up or air-conditioning) -Most contract require a room block guarantee (to get around that, pick a Monday to Thursday for your wedding date).
The Hyatt Centric Resort

- PROS – Beach or dock for ceremony and best ballroom for reception – Ballroom with floor to ceiling windows – Atrium center – Location is just steps away from the active side of Duval street
- CONS – Beach is small but perfect for guest size of 30 or less – Resort is tightly contained for wedding photos etc.
Sunset Key Resort

Marvelous island just 500 yards from Key West. You can have your ceremony on the beach at Sunset Key; Cocktail hour on the private catamaran or at Paradise cottage; And three hour reception at Paradise cottage or at on the Pier or Deck at Margaritaville.
- PROS – Private island off from Key West – Special ferry transportation – Stunning beach and property – Ballroom Option.
- CONS– To have your entire wedding at Sunset Key , you must rent their 3 bedroom cottage for 3 nights.
Fort Zachary Taylor

- PROS – Beach and fort are unique and massive for Key West – Events can go to midnight.
- CONS – It’s a state park so you cannot serve liquor until the park official closes – which is all depending on sunset – so planning your time line can be important prior to confirming the location – also guest bathrooms can be a distance.
Southernmost House

- PROS – Outstanding oceanfront location with historic architecture – You can own the “mansion” and all the rooms for a multi-day celebration (so have your own pool parties, welcome party etc. all at one location).
- CONS – It is a pricier option – New requirements include taking over the entire mansion and guests house for 3 days and all music must end at 9 pm
Key West Harbour Club

- PROS – Stunning beach location – Privacy – Inside restaurant ballroom or beautiful beach setting for reception.
- CONS – At Mile Marker 5 – just off Key West – located on Stock Island – so if you want to consider either trolley or Stock Island brand new hotels it is a great option.
Key West Marriott Beachside Hotel

- PROS – Beautiful beach harbor for ceremony and reception – Ballrooms available for weather backup – Best guest rooms on the island – Stunning suites with kitchens – Room pricing is such that all your guests can stay and you can enjoy more than just your wedding day as a group.
- CONS – Requires a shuttle to get to Duval street.